Teacher Position Available In Lenoir, North Carolina

“This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

The Education Services Department at Caswell Developmental Center is organized into teaching teams that provides educational and vocational instruction as well as employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities. Instruction is provided in residential homes and kitchens, classroom/activity areas throughout the facility, and Vocational worksites on and off campus. The primary purpose of this position is to provide instruction that is consistent with state/federal regulations which promotes growth and learning in self-care, dining, domestic, communication/socialization, money management, functional academics and work/vocational domains.

Duties for this position include

• Evaluates utilizing a variety of assessment tools/strategies
• Writes/presents evaluation results to an interdisciplinary team on assigned individuals
• Conducts baselines, assesses performance, documents responses, and writes objectives with specific techniques designed to promote learning and independence;
• Interprets data/writes progress notes
• Conducts training sessions/monitors training and revises strategies/time frames to best meet the needs of each learner
• Develops curriculum and schedules
• Participates on an interdisciplinary team to develop plans for habilitation, objective training, and active treatment schedules
• Provides oversight of service delivery by in-servicing objectives/protocols, monitoring training/activities based on identified strengths, needs, and preferences
• Designs learning environments/vocational sites that best meets learning styles and promotes independence
• Provide supervision/oversight to paraprofessionals which may include EDA’s, Job Coaches, and Direct Support staff.

Work Location:

Education ServicesWork hours: 7:30am-4:00pm (Schedule may vary as needed)About the Department of Health and Human Services /

Caswell Developmental Center:

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina’s Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the followinglink https://vimeo.com/185000006to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.## Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following

• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and instructional techniques utilized for individuals with IDD
• Knowledge of behavior strategies/intervention techniques
• Experience evaluating performance levels and utilizing assessment instruments to interpret data
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in written form
• Experience with computers using word processing, excel
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships, be flexib e/task oriented, able to plan, prioritize, and organize work, manage time wisely, recognize/resolve problems/issues as necessary.

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• Management prefers experience teaching (ID/MI) (Severe/Profound
• Knowledge andunderstanding of the Teacher Evaluation Process, NCVIP, ICF Regulations, DPI andDHHS policies and regulations, Outlook software, Beacon/LMSPhysical Requirements
• Physical Requirements (ADA) Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

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Other:

Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Visual Acuity, Inside/Outside Activities.## Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. Seeoshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.

Required license or certification: Graduation from an accredited university; with at least a Bachelors Degree in Education and possession of a current, non-expired Continuing Professional Educators License issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in

Exceptional Children:

Adapted Curriculum and/or Severely/Profound Disabled (K-12).

PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF CURRENT PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS LICENSE WITH

APPLICATION.